Dr. Nolen Gertz

Associate Professor

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Biography

Nolen Gertz is an Associate Professor of Applied Philosophy at the University of Twente, where he coordinates the Human Condition Research Line and serves as a Senior Researcher at the 4TU Centre for Ethics and Technology. His research primarily focuses on the intersection of political philosophy, existential phenomenology, and technology. Gertz is an accomplished author, with notable works including 'Philosophy, War and Exile' (Palgrave-Macmillan, 2014), 'Nihilism and Technology' (Rowman & Littlefield International, 2018), and 'Nihilism' (MIT Press, 2019). His publications have been featured in prominent media outlets, including the Washington Post and the Atlantic, and he has participated in interviews on BBC World and Al Jazeera. Gertz’s expertise encompasses social sciences, technology, philosophical responsibility, and the role of the armed forces in the arts and humanities crises. He has contributed to several publications addressing contemporary issues such as online hate speech and misinformation, underscoring his engagement in current societal debates.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Twente • Enschede, Netherlands

Teaching and researching applied philosophy, focusing on the human condition and technology.

Requirements for University of Twente

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:600
Overall
Required:600
GRE General
Verbal
Required:143
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:155
Quantitative Percentile
Required:60
Analytical Writing
Required:3
Writing Percentile
Required:25
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in a related field Knowledge of Statistics and Probability Knowledge of Mathematics Specialization-related topics: Operation Research, Simulation, Financial topics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Copy of diploma
  • Motivation letter
  • Resume (Europass format)
  • Course descriptions of relevant courses
  • English summary of thesis
Specialization Notes

Includes specializations in Financial Engineering & Management, Healthcare Technology & Management, and Production & Logistics Management.